Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent; one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended.

BIO 1040 General Biology II

4 cr.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 recommended but not required.

BIO 2260 Microbiology

4 cr.

Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and other microbes (metabolism, genetics, growth, and death), their ecological relationships in natural and controlled environments, and the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms and their human and animal hosts. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 or CHM 1610; and BIO 1030 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450.

A lecture/laboratory course that introduces basic concepts and terminology of innate, humoral, and cellular immunity. Development and function of cellular response; basics of antigenicity. Students learn about immunity as it relates to transplantation, infectious disease, and autoimmune conditions. In laboratory practice, students become familiar with the purpose, principles, and performance of common methods of detection and measurements of the immune response, including techniques of ELISA, agglutination, and immunoprecipitation. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIO 2450 and BIO 2460; CHM 2210; recommend BIO 3010.

BIO 3500 Medical Mycology and Virology (BIO*/MTE)

4 cr.

Studies in the isolation and identification of medically important fungi and viruses with emphasis on the disease involved and on current diagnostic methods used in the laboratory. Laboratory sessions to consist of identification, specimen collection and the processing of fungi and viruses. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 2260.

Study of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of bacteriology in relation to diseases as found in humans. Methods of detection, isolation, and enumeration, toxin production, and techniques in the identification of pathogenic bacteria. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 2260; BIO 3280 recommended.

FOR 4520 Forensic Biology (BIO/FOR*)

4 cr.

Theory and application of current biological methods to the practice of forensic science including serological, immunological, and DNA analyses of human biofluids commonly recovered at crime scenes. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: admission to Forensic Science program, and BIO 3010 and CHM 3610, or permission of Program Director.

Chemistry course (4 cr. to be chosen)

CHM 1110 General Chemistry I

4 cr.

Principles of chemistry, including atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution concepts, acid-base theory, redox processes, and equilibrium. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry or CHM 1010 with grade of C (2.0) or better; one year of high school algebra or MTH 1040 with grade of C (2.0) or better. Two years of high school algebra highly recommended, or MTH 1040 and 1050 with grades of C (2.0) or better.

Integrated organic and biochemical principles related to normal functioning of the human body. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: high school chemistry with graduation within the past two years, or CHM 1010 or CHM 1110 within the past two years, with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or chemistry placement test. (Does not apply toward chemistry major or minor.)

Focus on the forensic analysis of trace evidence (glass, soil, hair, fibers, paint and polymers) with emphasis on forensic microscopy and microchemical analysis. Topics include chemical processing for the detection, enhancement, and identification of latent substances. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 4510 and admission to Forensic Science program.

FOR 4550 Forensic Chemistry II (CHM/FOR*)

4 cr.

Focus on the forensic analysis of materials and residues (drugs, fire debris, explosives, gunshot residue, inks and paper). Also explores applications and limitations of chemometric modeling to assess the forensic significance of evidence. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FOR 4540.

For students planning to major in engineering, pre-medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and wave optics, and the essence of modern physics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory three hours weekly. Prerequisites: MTH 2510 and PHY 2630.

PHY 2710 Fundamental Electronics

4 cr.

Study of power and energy of A.C. and D.C. circuits; introduction to diodes, transistors, transducers, and their applications in circuits and modern instruments. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

PHY 3510 Modern Physics: Atomic and Nuclear

4 cr.

Investigation of properties of atoms and the nucleus, the changes under the influence of relativity, and the impact of the quantum theory. Applications of instruments in studying nuclear reactions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent; one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended.

BIO 1040 General Biology II

4 cr.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 recommended but not required.

BIO 2250 Basic Human Physiology

3 cr.

Non-laboratory study of the functioning of the body systems considering the integration and control of life processes in the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Not applicable to Biology major but may be applied to Biology minor.

BIO 2260 Microbiology

4 cr.

Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and other microbes (metabolism, genetics, growth, and death), their ecological relationships in natural and controlled environments, and the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms and their human and animal hosts. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 or CHM 1610; and BIO 1030 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450.

BIO 2270 Microbiology for Health Sciences

3 cr.

A non-laboratory study of the fundamentals of microbiology geared to preparation of nurses and other health care professionals. The role of microbes as causative agents of infectious disease, focusing on human and human disease processes, relative to humans and their diverse environments. Application of scientific understandings to health care settings and to food preparation and spoilage. Prerequisites: biology and chemistry course work, both (a) BIO 1010 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450 and BIO 2460, and (b) CHM 1610 or CHM 2210.

BIO 2450 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4 cr.

Study of anatomical terminology, the cell, the sense organs, and the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry.

Study of the principles of ecological interdependence and interaction between plants and animals with each other and with their environment. An overview of research methods used in field studies complements theoretical concepts in lecture. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/field 3 hours. Prerequisite: 6 cr. in biology; MTH 2350.

BIO 3280 Clinical Immunology and Serology (BIO*/MTE)

4 cr.

A lecture/laboratory course that introduces basic concepts and terminology of innate, humoral, and cellular immunity. Development and function of cellular response; basics of antigenicity. Students learn about immunity as it relates to transplantation, infectious disease, and autoimmune conditions. In laboratory practice, students become familiar with the purpose, principles, and performance of common methods of detection and measurements of the immune response, including techniques of ELISA, agglutination, and immunoprecipitation. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIO 2450 and BIO 2460; CHM 2210; recommend BIO 3010.

BIO 3450 Epidemiology

3 cr.

The study of disease rates, distribution of disease, and prevention of diseases within human populations. General health promotion, experimental studies for both infectious and chronic disease and statistical methods in epidemiology will be examined. Prerequisite: BIO 1030; MTH 2350 recommended.

BIO 3500 Medical Mycology and Virology (BIO*/MTE)

4 cr.

Studies in the isolation and identification of medically important fungi and viruses with emphasis on the disease involved and on current diagnostic methods used in the laboratory. Laboratory sessions to consist of identification, specimen collection and the processing of fungi and viruses. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 2260.

The study of structural details and the molecular functions of the different parts of the eukaryotic cell, with emphasis on endocytosis, intra-membrane transport, protein targeting, organelle biosynthesis, protein sorting, exocytosis, cell shape, motility, cell-to-cell interaction, signal transduction and cell cycling. Cellular functions that are required for cell growth and programmed cell death will be explored. Emphasis is placed on examination of experimental approaches taken to elucidate certain biology principles. Prerequisites: BIO 1030, BIO 2260, BIO 3010.

BIO 3750 Special Topics in Biology

1 cr. (Not To Exceed 3 cr.)

Workshops or seminars include topics related to biology, such as evolution, animal behavior, cell biology, biometry, or related issues. (May be repeated for credit, as topics vary.) Students may apply up to 3 cr. of BIO 3750 toward Biology major requirements. Additional topics credits are optional.

BIO 4010 Population Genetics (BIO*/FOR)

3 cr.

Theory and application of population genetics with emphasis on mathematical and statistical methods for describing specific populations, genetic make-up and diversity. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3010, MTH 1210, and MTH 2350.

BIO 4270 Clinical Bacteriology

4 cr.

Study of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of bacteriology in relation to diseases as found in humans. Methods of detection, isolation, and enumeration, toxin production, and techniques in the identification of pathogenic bacteria. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 2260; BIO 3280 recommended.

BIO 4410 Molecular Biology

3 cr.

Introductory course in molecular biology, which includes a comprehensive overview of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome structure and function examined through the lens of molecular biotechnology, with practical application of molecular biology techniques in the laboratory. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3010, CHM 3610.

BIO 4700 Biological Investigation

1 cr. (Not To Exceed 4 cr.)

Independent research, directed reading, or special problems under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: recommendation of major advisor and problem director.

CHM 1110 General Chemistry I

4 cr.

Principles of chemistry, including atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution concepts, acid-base theory, redox processes, and equilibrium. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry or CHM 1010 with grade of C (2.0) or better; one year of high school algebra or MTH 1040 with grade of C (2.0) or better. Two years of high school algebra highly recommended, or MTH 1040 and 1050 with grades of C (2.0) or better.

Integrated organic and biochemical principles related to normal functioning of the human body. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: high school chemistry with graduation within the past two years, or CHM 1010 or CHM 1110 within the past two years, with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or chemistry placement test. (Does not apply toward chemistry major or minor.)

Advanced study in a special area of interest in laboratory or library research studies. Prerequisite: recommendation of major advisor.

FOR 4520 Forensic Biology (BIO/FOR*)

4 cr.

Theory and application of current biological methods to the practice of forensic science including serological, immunological, and DNA analyses of human biofluids commonly recovered at crime scenes. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: admission to Forensic Science program, and BIO 3010 and CHM 3610, or permission of Program Director.

FOR 4540 Forensic Chemistry I (CHM/FOR*)

4 cr.

Focus on the forensic analysis of trace evidence (glass, soil, hair, fibers, paint and polymers) with emphasis on forensic microscopy and microchemical analysis. Topics include chemical processing for the detection, enhancement, and identification of latent substances. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 4510 and admission to Forensic Science program.

FOR 4550 Forensic Chemistry II (CHM/FOR*)

4 cr.

Focus on the forensic analysis of materials and residues (drugs, fire debris, explosives, gunshot residue, inks and paper). Also explores applications and limitations of chemometric modeling to assess the forensic significance of evidence. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FOR 4540.

FOR 4640 Toxicology (BIO/FOR*)

3 cr.

Non-laboratory study of cellular and human pathophysiology as a result of toxic insult. Exploration of toxicants includes analysis of impact of human exposure and disease, as well as the forensic examination of samples for toxicants. Prerequisites: BIO 1030, CHM 2210; BIO 2250 or 2440 recommended.

For students planning to major in engineering, pre-medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and wave optics, and the essence of modern physics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory three hours weekly. Prerequisites: MTH 2510 and PHY 2630.

PHY 2710 Fundamental Electronics

4 cr.

Study of power and energy of A.C. and D.C. circuits; introduction to diodes, transistors, transducers, and their applications in circuits and modern instruments. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

PHY 3510 Modern Physics: Atomic and Nuclear

4 cr.

Investigation of properties of atoms and the nucleus, the changes under the influence of relativity, and the impact of the quantum theory. Applications of instruments in studying nuclear reactions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent; one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended.

BIO 1040 General Biology II

4 cr.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 recommended but not required.

BIO 2250 Basic Human Physiology

3 cr.

Non-laboratory study of the functioning of the body systems considering the integration and control of life processes in the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Not applicable to Biology major but may be applied to Biology minor.

BIO 2260 Microbiology

4 cr.

Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and other microbes (metabolism, genetics, growth, and death), their ecological relationships in natural and controlled environments, and the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms and their human and animal hosts. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 or CHM 1610; and BIO 1030 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450.

CHM 1110 General Chemistry I

4 cr.

Principles of chemistry, including atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution concepts, acid-base theory, redox processes, and equilibrium. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry or CHM 1010 with grade of C (2.0) or better; one year of high school algebra or MTH 1040 with grade of C (2.0) or better. Two years of high school algebra highly recommended, or MTH 1040 and 1050 with grades of C (2.0) or better.

Investigation of properties of atoms and the nucleus, the changes under the influence of relativity, and the impact of the quantum theory. Applications of instruments in studying nuclear reactions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

Study of the principles of ecological interdependence and interaction between plants and animals with each other and with their environment. An overview of research methods used in field studies complements theoretical concepts in lecture. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/field 3 hours. Prerequisite: 6 cr. in biology; MTH 2350.

BIO 4950 Senior Seminar

2 cr.

Preparation and presentation of a scientific paper. Taken by students with senior status as a requirement for graduation; to be taken in the final six hours of the program.

MTH 2350 Probability and Statistics

4 cr.

Topics include data collection and graphic presentation; measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; normal and binomial distributions; regression and correlation; sampling methods; design of experiments; probability and simulation; sampling distributions; statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one-sample and two- sample problems; chi-square distribution and test of significance; ANOVA. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra within the last three years, or placement test, or MTH 1040.

For students planning to major in engineering, pre-medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and wave optics, and the essence of modern physics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory three hours weekly. Prerequisites: MTH 2510 and PHY 2630.

For students planning to major in engineering, pre-medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and wave optics, and the essence of modern physics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory three hours weekly. Prerequisites: MTH 2510 and PHY 2630.

A course for non-science majors, presenting biological concepts influencing individual decisions affecting community structure and the state of the world. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

BIO 1030 General Biology I

4 cr.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent; one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended.

BIO 1040 General Biology II

4 cr.

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 recommended but not required.

BIO 2250 Basic Human Physiology

3 cr.

Non-laboratory study of the functioning of the body systems considering the integration and control of life processes in the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Not applicable to Biology major but may be applied to Biology minor.

BIO 2260 Microbiology

4 cr.

Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and other microbes (metabolism, genetics, growth, and death), their ecological relationships in natural and controlled environments, and the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms and their human and animal hosts. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 or CHM 1610; and BIO 1030 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450.

BIO 2450 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4 cr.

Study of anatomical terminology, the cell, the sense organs, and the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry.

A study of the basic principles of general chemistry and their applications including: systems of measurement; structure and properties of atoms; the periodic table; chemical symbols and their equations; stoichiometry; introduction to chemical bonding; solutions; acids, bases, and salts. Lecture 3 hours, recitation 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra or MTH 1040 with grade of C (2.0) or better. (May be used to satisfy the physical science general education requirement with laboratory and the chemistry prerequisite for CHM 1110. Does not apply toward Chemistry major or minor.)

CHM 1110 General Chemistry I

4 cr.

Principles of chemistry, including atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution concepts, acid-base theory, redox processes, and equilibrium. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry or CHM 1010 with grade of C (2.0) or better; one year of high school algebra or MTH 1040 with grade of C (2.0) or better. Two years of high school algebra highly recommended, or MTH 1040 and 1050 with grades of C (2.0) or better.

Integrated organic and biochemical principles related to normal functioning of the human body. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: high school chemistry with graduation within the past two years, or CHM 1010 or CHM 1110 within the past two years, with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or chemistry placement test. (Does not apply toward chemistry major or minor.)

Study of power and energy of A.C. and D.C. circuits; introduction to diodes, transistors, transducers, and their applications in circuits and modern instruments. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

PHY 3510 Modern Physics: Atomic and Nuclear

4 cr.

Investigation of properties of atoms and the nucleus, the changes under the influence of relativity, and the impact of the quantum theory. Applications of instruments in studying nuclear reactions. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

For students planning to major in engineering, pre-medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and wave optics, and the essence of modern physics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory three hours weekly. Prerequisites: MTH 2510 and PHY 2630.

PHY 2710 Fundamental Electronics

4 cr.

Study of power and energy of A.C. and D.C. circuits; introduction to diodes, transistors, transducers, and their applications in circuits and modern instruments. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2540 or PHY 2640 or departmental approval.

NSC 4950 Senior Seminar

2 cr.

Preparation and presentation of a scientific paper. Taken by Natural Science and Integrated Science students with senior status as a requirement for graduation; to be taken in the final six hours of the program.

Second course in algebra, designed to help students develop appropriate skills with algebraic concepts and processes needed for later courses. Emphasizes problem solving, multiple representations of functions, and the use of a graphing calculator. Topics include linear, quadratic, rational, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra, MTH 1040, or placement test. Does not apply toward mathematics major or minor.

MTH 1060 Trigonometry

3 cr.

Study of trigonometric functions, their properties, inverses and graphs; trigonometric ratios, the solutions of triangles; basic identities; the sum and difference formulas; trigonometric equations. Geometric vectors and operations with complex numbers are introduced. Prerequisite: MTH 1050 or equivalent. Does not apply toward mathematics major or minor.

MTH 1210 Precalculus

5 cr.

Focus on a study of functions, their inverses, graphs, and properties. Specifically, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions are explored. Students solve equations and real-world problems involving these functions. Graphing calculators are an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra within the last two years or MTH 1050.

MTH 2510 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

5 cr.

Topics include a study of limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of derivatives, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 1210 or departmental approval. Computer Science majors must complete this course with a grade of C (2.0) or better within the first 20 semester hours of their major.